agriculture
34-member body formed to assess binna grass use
The panel will assess the feasibility of planting binna grass (vetiver grass) across the country to protect vulnerable slopes from erosion and other damage
7 September 2026
Govt targets sustainable farming on 50% of land
The government aims to bring about half of the country’s agricultural land under productive and sustainable practices by 2030 to strengthen climate resilience and ensure long-term food security.
12 August 2026
Picked too soon: The dilemma facing Pirojpur’s hog plum growers
Small growers harvest early to avoid damage from birds, theft and waterlogging, but risk missing much higher prices later
8 August 2026
Gazipur Agricultural University wins patent for jackfruit seed nutrition technology
Aims to raise mineral content from around 2% to over 33%, paving the way for nutrient-enriched food products
29 July 2026
Onion growers breathe easier as prices rebound
Spoilage, rainfall and dwindling stocks push wholesale prices sharply higher
27 July 2026
Soil acidity threatens crop yields: agriculture minister
The average acidity or alkalinity level of Bangladeshi soil, measured by pH, is currently around 4.5, which should be increased to above 6.5 to improve soil quality, Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid said today
10 June 2026
Star journalist Sukanta Halder wins Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award
PRAN Group introduced the award
6 June 2026
Technology, innovation crucial for agro-industrial growth: information minister
The minister handed over the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award 2025
6 June 2026
Will 2026 be the turning point for women farmers in Bangladesh?
Even when women cultivate land, their influence over decisions about what crops to plant, how to market produce, or how to invest income remains limited.
6 June 2026
‘Solar-man’ Soleman stirs up a green revolution
Self-taught innovator builds low-cost solar-powered irrigation device that benefits farmers
29 May 2026
Govt drafts 25-year plan for agriculture
The interim government has set out to formulate the Agriculture Outlook 2050, a comprehensive long-term strategic framework designed to guide agricultural transformation over the next 25 years.
29 January 2026
How precision agriculture can transform Bangladesh
This method uses advanced technologies to enhance crop production while minimising waste and environmental impact.
28 July 2025
Secure the future of our farmers
Agricultural Price Commission could ensure fair prices
18 July 2025
Time to recognise women's contribution in agriculture
Explore the challenges women face in agriculture and the urgent need for equal opportunities.
28 December 2024
The agriculture startup: A stepping stone for Bangladesh 2.0
Culturally, in Bangladesh, where instant gratification is preferred, agriculture startups could spark interest through their comparatively low investment costs and swift returns.
15 November 2024
We need an environmental research and training institute
Paradoxically, Bangladesh is also regarded by many as a test case of sustainable development.
28 September 2024
From Bare To Bountiful
“You are being transferred to the Chittagong Hill Tracts.”
21 June 2024
Kaiputra: The untold story of a discriminated and excluded community
The public, in general, also uses the same word but Kawara, in Bangla, is used in a derogatory way implying the community that lives with pigs.
1 June 2024
Is the family farm disappearing?
The depeasantisation thesis associated with Kautsky and popularised as “the Agrarian Question” needs to be subtly understood in Bangladesh.
24 May 2024
Can Bangladesh boost agriculture production to reduce import?
Bangladesh's economy heavily depends on garment exports and remittances for its foreign exchange reserves, with limited diversification in agricultural products. Despite being an agrarian society, it imports key agriculture-related products, straining reserves.
18 March 2024